DelawareSB 72 w/ SA 1153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS.

Sponsored By: Darius J. Brown (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Water companies must mail PFAS alerts

When state testing finds PFAS above the legal limit, the Division alerts the water company. The water company must then mail every customer at the service address. The notice includes a PFAS brochure with the legal limits. It states that levels exceed the limit and lists the exact level for each PFAS over the limit.

PFAS limits set for drinking water

Delaware sets legal PFAS limits for public drinking water. The limits are: PFOA 4.0 ppt and PFOS 4.0 ppt. PFHxS 10 ppt, PFNA 10 ppt, and GenX (HFPO-DA) 10 ppt. For mixtures of two or more of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, or PFBS, a hazard index of 1 is the limit. The law covers PFAS with at least one -CF3 or -CF2- group and only those with set legal limits.

Public website shows PFAS in water

The state runs a public website with PFAS test results for every public water system. You can reach it from the Office of Drinking Water home page. The site shows the legal limits. If results are not ready, it shows when they will be posted and adds them when available.

State sets PFAS rules and enforcement

Delaware’s health department must carry out and enforce the PFAS rules for public water. The Division of Public Health can write regulations to set testing, reporting, and enforcement steps. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Darius J. Brown
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Frank Burns
Democratic • House
Franklin D. Cooke
Democratic • House
Mara Gorman
Democratic • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Kerri Evelyn Harris
Democratic • House
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Jeff Hilovsky
Republican • House
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate
Melissa Minor-Brown
Democratic • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Sophie Phillips
Democratic • House
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Ray Seigfried
Democratic • Senate
Claire Snyder-Hall
Democratic • House
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/13/2025